The Bourne Ultimatum

film by Greengrass [2007]

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The Bourne Ultimatum is a 2007 action-thriller film directed by Paul Greengrass, starring Matt Damon as Jason Bourne. Bourne, an amnesiac assassin, is on the run from the CIA as he tries to uncover the truth about his past and the secret Treadstone program that created him. The film is the third installment in the Bourne series, following The Bourne Identity (2002) and The Bourne Supremacy (2004). It is known for its fast-paced action, intricate stunts, and Bourne's relentless pursuit of answers amidst a global conspiracy.1

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… (2002), The Bourne Supremacy (2004), The Bourne Ultimatum (2007), and Jason Bourne (2016)—Damon portrayed an amnesiac U.S.-trained assassin trying to unravel the secrets of his past. In addition to being commercial successes, the Bourne films also earned critical praise for their intelligence and kinetic pace.
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… (2002), The Bourne Supremacy (2004), The Bourne Ultimatum (2007), and Jason Bourne (2016)—Damon portrayed an amnesiac U.S.-trained assassin trying to unravel the secrets of his past. In addition to being commercial successes, the Bourne films also earned critical praise for their intelligence and kinetic pace.
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